A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Merrill
17 repair companies serve Merrill from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Wausau (2), Rhinelander (2), and Stevens Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Nearest on the list: A-Aaron Appliance Repair., around 15.3 miles out. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Merrill is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.3, 15.7, 24.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
Closest matches for Merrill: Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seim Appliance Services. (15.7 miles away, based in Wausau, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Suess Appliance Service Llc. (28.4 miles away, based in Birnamwood, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Merrill is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Merrill.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Merrill, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Merrill
Most ice machine calls in Merrill come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Merrill
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Merrill, WI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Merrill
Ice Machine Repair Near Merrill
Before you call a Merrill technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.